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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.19 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.19 and 56.88 is: 84.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.19 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.19 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.19 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 4,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845.32/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.65

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