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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.42, 84.63 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.42, 84.63 and 22.19 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.42 : 84.63 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.42/84.63 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.42x = 84.63 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.42x = 1,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.52/56.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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