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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.58, 86.34 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.58, 86.34 and 19.05 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.58 : 86.34 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.58/86.34 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.58x = 86.34 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.58x = 1,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.78/57.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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