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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.36, 85.94 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.36, 85.94 and 34.50 is: 51.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.36 : 85.94 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.36/85.94 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.36x = 85.94 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.36x = 2,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.93/57.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.69

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