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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.82, 86.74 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.82, 86.74 and 30.76 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.82 : 86.74 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.82/86.74 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.82x = 86.74 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.82x = 2,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.12/57.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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