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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.91, 85.36 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.91, 85.36 and 24.84 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.91 : 85.36 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.91/85.36 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.91x = 85.36 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.91x = 2,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.69/56.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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