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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.06, 85.49 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.06, 85.49 and 22.77 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.06 : 85.49 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.06/85.49 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.06x = 85.49 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.06x = 1,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.49/57.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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