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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.64, 85.12 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.64, 85.12 and 31 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.64 : 85.12 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.64/85.12 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.64x = 85.12 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.64x = 2,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638.72/56.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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