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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 85.67 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 85.67 and 21.05 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 85.67 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/85.67 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 85.67 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 1,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.35/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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