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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.04, 85.44 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.04, 85.44 and 43.54 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.04 : 85.44 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.04/85.44 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.04x = 85.44 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.04x = 3,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720.06/57.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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