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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.07, 85.59 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.07, 85.59 and 18.55 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.07 : 85.59 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.07/85.59 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.07x = 85.59 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.07x = 1,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.27/57.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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