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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.50, 86.28 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.50, 86.28 and 30.44 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.50 : 86.28 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.50/86.28 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.50x = 86.28 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.50x = 2,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626.46/57.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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