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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.69, 86.39 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.69, 86.39 and 30.59 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.69 : 86.39 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.69/86.39 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.69x = 86.39 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.69x = 2,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.09/57.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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