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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.77 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.77 and 35.58 is: 53.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.77 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.77 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.77 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 3,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051.70/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.31

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