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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.58, 86.40 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.58, 86.40 and 34.70 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.58 : 86.40 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.58/86.40 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.58x = 86.40 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.58x = 2,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997.65/57.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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