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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.74 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.74 and 55.92 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.74 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.74 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.74 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 4,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794.58/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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