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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 86.62 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 86.62 and 33.72 is: 50.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 86.62 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/86.62 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 86.62 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 2,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920.83/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.57

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