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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 85.49 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 85.49 and 19.94 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 85.49 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/85.49 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 85.49 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 1,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.67/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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