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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.48, 86.22 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.48, 86.22 and 35.79 is: 53.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.48 : 86.22 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.48/86.22 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.48x = 86.22 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.48x = 3,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.81/57.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.69

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