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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 86.62 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 86.62 and 19.23 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 86.62 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/86.62 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 86.62 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 1,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.70/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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