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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 85.75 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 85.75 and 22.95 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 85.75 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/85.75 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 85.75 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 1,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967.96/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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