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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.53, 86.36 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.53, 86.36 and 30.53 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.53 : 86.36 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.53/86.36 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.53x = 86.36 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.53x = 2,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.99/57.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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