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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.16, 85.88 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.16, 85.88 and 53.99 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.16 : 85.88 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.16/85.88 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.16x = 85.88 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.16x = 4,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636.66/57.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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