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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.93, 85.19 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.93, 85.19 and 35.27 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.93 : 85.19 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.93/85.19 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.93x = 85.19 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.93x = 3,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.23/56.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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