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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 85.73 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 85.73 and 29.71 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 85.73 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/85.73 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 85.73 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 2,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.22/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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