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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.42, 85.97 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.42, 85.97 and 30.28 is: 45.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.42 : 85.97 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.42/85.97 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.42x = 85.97 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.42x = 2,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.48/57.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.34

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