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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.03, 85.34 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.03, 85.34 and 34.22 is: 51.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.03 : 85.34 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.03/85.34 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.03x = 85.34 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.03x = 2,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919.74/57.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.20

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