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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.36, 86.11 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.36, 86.11 and 55.54 is: 83.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.36 : 86.11 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.36/86.11 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.36x = 86.11 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.36x = 4,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.35/57.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.38

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