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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.37, 85.99 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.37, 85.99 and 34.55 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.37 : 85.99 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.37/85.99 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.37x = 85.99 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.37x = 2,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970.95/57.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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