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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.57, 86.42 and 33.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.57, 86.42 and 33.54 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.57 : 86.42 = 33.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.57/86.42 = 33.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.57x = 86.42 × 33.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.57x = 2,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898.53/57.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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