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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.65, 84.98 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.65, 84.98 and 22.40 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.65 : 84.98 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.65/84.98 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.65x = 84.98 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.65x = 1,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.44/56.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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