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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.83, 85.14 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.83, 85.14 and 35.14 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.83 : 85.14 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.83/85.14 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.83x = 85.14 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.83x = 2,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991.82/56.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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