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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.62, 86.30 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.62, 86.30 and 30.50 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.62 : 86.30 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.62/86.30 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.62x = 86.30 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.62x = 2,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.15/57.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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