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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 86.86 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 86.86 and 15.16 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 86.86 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/86.86 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 86.86 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 1,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.46/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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