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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.94, 85.38 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.94, 85.38 and 22.71 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.94 : 85.38 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.94/85.38 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.94x = 85.38 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.94x = 1,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.98/56.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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