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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.77, 86.67 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.77, 86.67 and 30.72 is: 46.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.77 : 86.67 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.77/86.67 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.77x = 86.67 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.77x = 2,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.50/57.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.09

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