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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.29, 85.43 and 55.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.29, 85.43 and 55.63 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.29 : 85.43 = 55.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.29/85.43 = 55.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.29x = 85.43 × 55.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.29x = 4,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752.47/57.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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