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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.90 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.90 and 27.48 is: 41.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.90 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.90 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.90 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 2,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388.01/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.22

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