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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.96, 86.80 and 33.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.96, 86.80 and 33.84 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.96 : 86.80 = 33.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.96/86.80 = 33.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.96x = 86.80 × 33.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.96x = 2,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937.31/57.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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