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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 86.33 and 57.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 86.33 and 57.70 is: 85.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 86.33 = 57.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/86.33 = 57.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 86.33 × 57.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 4,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981.24/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.97

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