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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 85.78 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 85.78 and 31.51 is: 47.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 85.78 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/85.78 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 85.78 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 2,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.58/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.26

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