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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.44, 86.02 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.44, 86.02 and 30.31 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.44 : 86.02 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.44/86.02 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.44x = 86.02 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.44x = 2,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.98/57.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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