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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.33, 85.97 and 23.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.33, 85.97 and 23.09 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.33 : 85.97 = 23.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.33/85.97 = 23.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.33x = 85.97 × 23.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.33x = 1,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984.68/57.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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