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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.06, 85.68 and 33.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.06, 85.68 and 33.93 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.06 : 85.68 = 33.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.06/85.68 = 33.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.06x = 85.68 × 33.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.06x = 2,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907.12/57.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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