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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 86.48 and 39.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 86.48 and 39.31 is: 58.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 86.48 = 39.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/86.48 = 39.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 86.48 × 39.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 3,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.12/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.98

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