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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 85.93 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 85.93 and 35.61 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 85.93 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/85.93 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 85.93 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 3,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.56/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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