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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.04, 84.83 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.04, 84.83 and 55.24 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.04 : 84.83 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.04/84.83 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.04x = 84.83 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.04x = 4,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686.01/57.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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