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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.34, 85.94 and 24.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.34, 85.94 and 24.81 is: 37.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.34 : 85.94 = 24.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.34/85.94 = 24.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.34x = 85.94 × 24.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.34x = 2,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.89/57.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.18

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