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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.29, 85.82 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.29, 85.82 and 53.96 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.29 : 85.82 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.29/85.82 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.29x = 85.82 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.29x = 4,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630.85/57.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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