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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 86.93 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 86.93 and 33.88 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 86.93 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/86.93 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 86.93 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 2,945.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.19/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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