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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 85.83 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 85.83 and 30.09 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 85.83 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/85.83 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 85.83 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 2,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.20/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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