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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.69, 86.58 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.69, 86.58 and 52.65 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.69 : 86.58 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.69/86.58 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.69x = 86.58 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.69x = 4,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558.44/57.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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