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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.87, 86.94 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.87, 86.94 and 35.07 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.87 : 86.94 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.87/86.94 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.87x = 86.94 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.87x = 3,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048.99/57.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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