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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 86.05 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 86.05 and 34.56 is: 51.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 86.05 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/86.05 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 86.05 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 2,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973.72/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.82

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