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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 86.56 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 86.56 and 30.72 is: 46.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 86.56 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/86.56 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 86.56 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 2,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.12/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.04

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