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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.34, 85.98 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.34, 85.98 and 30.27 is: 45.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.34 : 85.98 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.34/85.98 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.34x = 85.98 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.34x = 2,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.88/57.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.39

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