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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.96 and 30.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.96 and 30.92 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.96 = 30.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.96 = 30.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.96 × 30.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 2,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688.40/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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