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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 86.49 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 86.49 and 39.69 is: 59.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 86.49 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/86.49 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 86.49 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 3,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432.79/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.46

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