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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.53, 86.33 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.53, 86.33 and 34.74 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.53 : 86.33 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.53/86.33 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.53x = 86.33 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.53x = 2,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998.93/57.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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