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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 85.61 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 85.61 and 50.91 is: 75.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 85.61 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/85.61 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 85.61 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 4,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358.15/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.94

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