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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 85.44 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 85.44 and 29.94 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 85.44 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/85.44 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 85.44 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 2,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558.07/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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