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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 86.79 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 86.79 and 35.03 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 86.79 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/86.79 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 86.79 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 3,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040.25/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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