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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.67, 86.38 and 52.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.67, 86.38 and 52.91 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.67 : 86.38 = 52.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.67/86.38 = 52.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.67x = 86.38 × 52.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.67x = 4,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570.37/57.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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