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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 86.97 and 32.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 86.97 and 32.29 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 86.97 = 32.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/86.97 = 32.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 86.97 × 32.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 2,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.39/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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