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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.71, 86.58 and 30.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.71, 86.58 and 30.65 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.71 : 86.58 = 30.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.71/86.58 = 30.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.71x = 86.58 × 30.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.71x = 2,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653.24/57.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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