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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 85.53 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 85.53 and 55.44 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 85.53 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/85.53 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 85.53 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 4,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741.78/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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