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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.69, 86.47 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.69, 86.47 and 29.13 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.69 : 86.47 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.69/86.47 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.69x = 86.47 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.69x = 2,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518.87/57.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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