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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 85.56 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 85.56 and 39 is: 58.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 85.56 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/85.56 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 85.56 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 3,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336.84/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.54

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