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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.08, 85.50 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.08, 85.50 and 55.05 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.08 : 85.50 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.08/85.50 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.08x = 85.50 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.08x = 4,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706.78/57.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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