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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.89 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.89 and 21.85 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.89 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.89 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.89 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 1,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.00/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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