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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 86.75 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 86.75 and 30.86 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 86.75 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/86.75 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 86.75 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 2,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.52/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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