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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.55, 86.16 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.55, 86.16 and 34.66 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.55 : 86.16 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.55/86.16 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.55x = 86.16 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.55x = 2,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.87/57.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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