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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.15, 85.23 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.15, 85.23 and 55.44 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.15 : 85.23 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.15/85.23 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.15x = 85.23 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.15x = 4,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725.15/57.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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