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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.03, 85.48 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.03, 85.48 and 22.77 is: 34.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.03 : 85.48 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.03/85.48 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.03x = 85.48 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.03x = 1,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.38/57.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.13

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