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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.56, 86.36 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.56, 86.36 and 33.53 is: 50.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.56 : 86.36 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.56/86.36 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.56x = 86.36 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.56x = 2,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895.05/57.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.30

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