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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 85.88 and 39.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 85.88 and 39.30 is: 58.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 85.88 = 39.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/85.88 = 39.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 85.88 × 39.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 3,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374.89/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.81

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