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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.76, 84.98 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.76, 84.98 and 33.86 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.76 : 84.98 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.76/84.98 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.76x = 84.98 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.76x = 2,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876.83/56.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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