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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.54, 86.37 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.54, 86.37 and 33.50 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.54 : 86.37 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.54/86.37 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.54x = 86.37 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.54x = 2,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893.40/57.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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