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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.52, 86.40 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.52, 86.40 and 33.52 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.52 : 86.40 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.52/86.40 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.52x = 86.40 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.52x = 2,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896.13/57.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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