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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.78, 84.94 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.78, 84.94 and 47.17 is: 70.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.78 : 84.94 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.78/84.94 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.78x = 84.94 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.78x = 4,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006.62/56.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.56

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