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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 86.61 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 86.61 and 35.06 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 86.61 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/86.61 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 86.61 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 3,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036.55/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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