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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 86.94 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 86.94 and 19.46 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 86.94 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/86.94 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 86.94 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 1,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.85/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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