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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 85.44 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 85.44 and 56.58 is: 84.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 85.44 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/85.44 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 85.44 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 4,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834.20/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.23

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