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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.80, 86.70 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.80, 86.70 and 19.27 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.80 : 86.70 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.80/86.70 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.80x = 86.70 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.80x = 1,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.61/57.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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