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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.81, 86.73 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.81, 86.73 and 28.92 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.81 : 86.73 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.81/86.73 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.81x = 86.73 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.81x = 2,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.23/57.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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