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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.68, 86.52 and 33.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.68, 86.52 and 33.58 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.68 : 86.52 = 33.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.68/86.52 = 33.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.68x = 86.52 × 33.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.68x = 2,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.21/57.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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