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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 86.16 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 86.16 and 54.36 is: 81.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 86.16 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/86.16 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 86.16 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 4,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683.39/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.89

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