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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.44, 85 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.44, 85 and 47.94 is: 72.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.44 : 85 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.44/85 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.44x = 85 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.44x = 4,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074.90/56.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.20

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