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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.98, 86.97 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.98, 86.97 and 14.65 is: 21.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.98 : 86.97 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.98/86.97 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.98x = 86.97 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.98x = 1,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.44/57.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.98

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