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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 86.91 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 86.91 and 15.19 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 86.91 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/86.91 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 86.91 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 1,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.89/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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