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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.96 and 32.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.96 and 32.26 is: 48.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.96 = 32.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.96 = 32.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.96 × 32.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 2,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.73/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.40

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