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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.36, 86.13 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.36, 86.13 and 35.79 is: 53.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.36 : 86.13 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.36/86.13 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.36x = 86.13 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.36x = 3,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082.59/57.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.74

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