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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.93 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.93 and 35.13 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.93 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.93 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.93 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 3,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053.76/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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