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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 86.40 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 86.40 and 39.47 is: 59.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 86.40 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/86.40 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 86.40 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 3,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409.78/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.41

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