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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 86.96 and 22.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 86.96 and 22.81 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 86.96 = 22.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/86.96 = 22.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 86.96 × 22.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 1,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.01/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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