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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.45, 86.06 and 35.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.45, 86.06 and 35.97 is: 53.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.45 : 86.06 = 35.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.45/86.06 = 35.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.45x = 86.06 × 35.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.45x = 3,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095.40/57.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.88

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