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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 85.71 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 85.71 and 33.14 is: 49.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 85.71 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/85.71 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 85.71 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 2,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.43/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.61

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