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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.40, 86.47 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.40, 86.47 and 54.76 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.40 : 86.47 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.40/86.47 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.40x = 86.47 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.40x = 4,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735.10/57.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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