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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.96, 86.92 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.96, 86.92 and 19.44 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.96 : 86.92 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.96/86.92 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.96x = 86.92 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.96x = 1,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689.68/57.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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