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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.64, 86.36 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.64, 86.36 and 30.60 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.64 : 86.36 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.64/86.36 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.64x = 86.36 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.64x = 2,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.62/57.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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