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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 85.91 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 85.91 and 34.44 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 85.91 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/85.91 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 85.91 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 2,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958.57/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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