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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 86.84 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 86.84 and 35.22 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 86.84 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/86.84 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 86.84 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 3,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058.50/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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