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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 86.81 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 86.81 and 30.80 is: 46.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 86.81 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/86.81 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 86.81 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 2,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.75/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.17

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