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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.55, 84.82 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.55, 84.82 and 33.71 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.55 : 84.82 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.55/84.82 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.55x = 84.82 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.55x = 2,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858.99/56.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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