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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.16, 85.76 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.16, 85.76 and 30.11 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.16 : 85.76 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.16/85.76 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.16x = 85.76 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.16x = 2,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.52/57.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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