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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.59, 84.78 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.59, 84.78 and 33.77 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.59 : 84.78 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.59/84.78 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.59x = 84.78 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.59x = 2,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863.23/56.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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