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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.65, 86.39 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.65, 86.39 and 34.48 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.65 : 86.39 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.65/86.39 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.65x = 86.39 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.65x = 2,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978.12/57.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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