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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.10, 85.69 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.10, 85.69 and 29.71 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.10 : 85.69 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.10/85.69 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.10x = 85.69 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.10x = 2,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.85/57.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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