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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.48, 84.54 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.48, 84.54 and 35 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.48 : 84.54 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.48/84.54 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.48x = 84.54 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.48x = 2,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958.90/56.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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