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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 86.87 and 30.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 86.87 and 30.91 is: 46.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 86.87 = 30.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/86.87 = 30.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 86.87 × 30.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 2,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.93/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.34

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