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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.04, 86.05 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.04, 86.05 and 54.19 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.04 : 86.05 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.04/86.05 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.04x = 86.05 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.04x = 4,663.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663.05/57.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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