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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 86.64 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 86.64 and 30.39 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 86.64 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/86.64 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 86.64 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 2,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.99/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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