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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.21, 85.85 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.21, 85.85 and 22.97 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.21 : 85.85 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.21/85.85 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.21x = 85.85 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.21x = 1,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972.16/57.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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