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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.66, 86.80 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.66, 86.80 and 52.70 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.66 : 86.80 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.66/86.80 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.66x = 86.80 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.66x = 4,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574.36/57.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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