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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.55, 86.14 and 34.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.55, 86.14 and 34.62 is: 51.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.55 : 86.14 = 34.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.55/86.14 = 34.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.55x = 86.14 × 34.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.55x = 2,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982.17/57.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.82

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