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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 86.68 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 86.68 and 35 is: 52.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 86.68 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/86.68 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 86.68 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 3,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033.80/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.42

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