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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.52, 86.16 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.52, 86.16 and 50.68 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.52 : 86.16 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.52/86.16 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.52x = 86.16 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.52x = 4,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366.59/57.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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