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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.62, 86.44 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.62, 86.44 and 30.60 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.62 : 86.44 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.62/86.44 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.62x = 86.44 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.62x = 2,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645.06/57.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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