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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.97, 86.91 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.97, 86.91 and 19.43 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.97 : 86.91 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.97/86.91 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.97x = 86.91 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.97x = 1,688.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.66/57.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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