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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.98, 86.91 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.98, 86.91 and 30.95 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.98 : 86.91 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.98/86.91 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.98x = 86.91 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.98x = 2,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689.64/57.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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