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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.70, 84.98 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.70, 84.98 and 27.82 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.70 : 84.98 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.70/84.98 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.70x = 84.98 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.70x = 2,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364.14/56.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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