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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.85 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.85 and 29.01 is: 43.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.85 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.85 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.85 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 2,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.52/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.48

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