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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.18, 86.43 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.18, 86.43 and 57.18 is: 86.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.18 : 86.43 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.18/86.43 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.18x = 86.43 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.18x = 4,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942.07/57.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.43

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