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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 86.80 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 86.80 and 30.84 is: 46.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 86.80 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/86.80 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 86.80 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 2,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.91/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.25

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