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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 86.97 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 86.97 and 29.07 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 86.97 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/86.97 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 86.97 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 2,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.16/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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