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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.66, 84.88 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.66, 84.88 and 34.94 is: 52.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.66 : 84.88 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.66/84.88 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.66x = 84.88 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.66x = 2,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.71/56.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.34

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