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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.33, 85.89 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.33, 85.89 and 26.85 is: 40.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.33 : 85.89 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.33/85.89 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.33x = 85.89 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.33x = 2,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306.15/57.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.23

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