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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.85 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.85 and 33.86 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.85 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.85 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.85 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 2,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.31/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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