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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 86.09 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 86.09 and 54.43 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 86.09 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/86.09 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 86.09 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 4,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.88/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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