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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.62, 86.55 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.62, 86.55 and 33.56 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.62 : 86.55 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.62/86.55 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.62x = 86.55 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.62x = 2,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.62/57.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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