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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 86.69 and 39.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 86.69 and 39.85 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 86.69 = 39.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/86.69 = 39.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 86.69 × 39.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 3,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454.40/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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