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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 86.75 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 86.75 and 35.02 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 86.75 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/86.75 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 86.75 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 3,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037.99/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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