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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.94, 85.50 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.94, 85.50 and 36.69 is: 55.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.94 : 85.50 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.94/85.50 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.94x = 85.50 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.94x = 3,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137.00/56.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.09

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