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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.80, 86.70 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.80, 86.70 and 35.12 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.80 : 86.70 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.80/86.70 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.80x = 86.70 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.80x = 3,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.90/57.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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