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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.69, 85.08 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.69, 85.08 and 22.47 is: 33.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.69 : 85.08 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.69/85.08 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.69x = 85.08 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.69x = 1,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.75/56.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.73

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