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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.89, 86.85 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.89, 86.85 and 19.38 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.89 : 86.85 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.89/86.85 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.89x = 86.85 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.89x = 1,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.99/57.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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