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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.86 and 39.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.86 and 39.99 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.86 = 39.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.86 = 39.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.86 × 39.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 3,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473.53/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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