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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.41, 85.86 and 35.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.41, 85.86 and 35.69 is: 53.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.41 : 85.86 = 35.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.41/85.86 = 35.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.41x = 85.86 × 35.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.41x = 3,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063.91/57.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.37

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