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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.50 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.50 and 54.36 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.50 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.50 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.50 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 4,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647.78/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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