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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.46, 86 and 42.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.46, 86 and 42.93 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.46 : 86 = 42.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.46/86 = 42.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.46x = 86 × 42.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.46x = 3,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691.55/57.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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