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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 85.94 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 85.94 and 34.55 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 85.94 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/85.94 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 85.94 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 2,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969.08/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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