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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.33, 86.50 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.33, 86.50 and 55.23 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.33 : 86.50 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.33/86.50 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.33x = 86.50 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.33x = 4,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777.40/57.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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