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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.58, 86.47 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.58, 86.47 and 34.90 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.58 : 86.47 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.58/86.47 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.58x = 86.47 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.58x = 3,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017.99/57.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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