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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.16, 85.17 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.16, 85.17 and 54.84 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.16 : 85.17 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.16/85.17 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.16x = 85.17 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.16x = 4,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.72/57.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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