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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.61, 84.96 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.61, 84.96 and 47.79 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.61 : 84.96 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.61/84.96 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.61x = 84.96 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.61x = 4,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.24/56.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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