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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.59, 86.39 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.59, 86.39 and 21.54 is: 32.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.59 : 86.39 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.59/86.39 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.59x = 86.39 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.59x = 1,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860.73/57.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.31

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