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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.76, 84.98 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.76, 84.98 and 35.32 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.76 : 84.98 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.76/84.98 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.76x = 84.98 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.76x = 3,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.49/56.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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