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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.53, 86.20 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.53, 86.20 and 50.65 is: 75.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.53 : 86.20 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.53/86.20 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.53x = 86.20 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.53x = 4,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365.69/57.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.88

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