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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 85.88 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 85.88 and 30.17 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 85.88 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/85.88 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 85.88 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 2,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591.06/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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