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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.77, 86.58 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.77, 86.58 and 33.68 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.77 : 86.58 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.77/86.58 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.77x = 86.58 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.77x = 2,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915.58/57.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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