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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.99 and 30.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.99 and 30.89 is: 46.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.99 = 30.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.99 = 30.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.99 × 30.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 2,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.12/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.37

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