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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 86.73 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 86.73 and 35.10 is: 52.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 86.73 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/86.73 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 86.73 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 3,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.22/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.57

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