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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.69, 84.95 and 26.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.69, 84.95 and 26.21 is: 39.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.69 : 84.95 = 26.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.69/84.95 = 26.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.69x = 84.95 × 26.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.69x = 2,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226.18/56.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.27

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