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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.10, 85.44 and 33.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.10, 85.44 and 33.07 is: 49.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.10 : 85.44 = 33.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.10/85.44 = 33.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.10x = 85.44 × 33.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.10x = 2,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825.50/57.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.48

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