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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 86.72 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 86.72 and 34.97 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 86.72 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/86.72 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 86.72 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 3,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031.99/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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