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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.97, 85.44 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.97, 85.44 and 34.17 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.97 : 85.44 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.97/85.44 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.97x = 85.44 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.97x = 2,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919.48/56.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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