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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.89, 86.72 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.89, 86.72 and 52.22 is: 78.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.89 : 86.72 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.89/86.72 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.89x = 86.72 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.89x = 4,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527.82/57.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.22

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