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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 86.43 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 86.43 and 33.57 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 86.43 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/86.43 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 86.43 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 2,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901.46/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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