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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 85.81 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 85.81 and 34.43 is: 51.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 85.81 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/85.81 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 85.81 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 2,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953.99/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.59

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