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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 85.71 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 85.71 and 35.75 is: 53.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 85.71 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/85.71 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 85.71 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 3,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064.13/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.60

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