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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 79.86 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 79.86 and 39.47 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 79.86 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/79.86 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 79.86 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 3,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152.06/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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