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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.84 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.84 and 21.34 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.84 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.84 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.84 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 1,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852.92/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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