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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.73, 86.55 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.73, 86.55 and 30.70 is: 46.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.73 : 86.55 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.73/86.55 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.73x = 86.55 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.73x = 2,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657.09/57.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.03

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