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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.43, 85.97 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.43, 85.97 and 34.53 is: 51.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.43 : 85.97 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.43/85.97 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.43x = 85.97 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.43x = 2,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968.63/57.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.69

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