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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.70, 86.52 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.70, 86.52 and 34.90 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.70 : 86.52 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.70/86.52 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.70x = 86.52 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.70x = 3,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019.55/57.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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