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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.61, 86.34 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.61, 86.34 and 35.89 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.61 : 86.34 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.61/86.34 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.61x = 86.34 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.61x = 3,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099.05/57.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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