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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.80, 86.67 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.80, 86.67 and 28.89 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.80 : 86.67 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.80/86.67 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.80x = 86.67 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.80x = 2,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503.90/57.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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