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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.43, 85.95 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.43, 85.95 and 30.34 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.43 : 85.95 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.43/85.95 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.43x = 85.95 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.43x = 2,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.72/57.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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