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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.66, 86.33 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.66, 86.33 and 30.18 is: 45.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.66 : 86.33 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.66/86.33 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.66x = 86.33 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.66x = 2,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605.44/57.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.19

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