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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 85.67 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 85.67 and 22.87 is: 34.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 85.67 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/85.67 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 85.67 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 1,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.17/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.31

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