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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 85.49 and 37.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 85.49 and 37.74 is: 56.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 85.49 = 37.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/85.49 = 37.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 85.49 × 37.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 3,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226.39/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.60

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