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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.44, 86.21 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.44, 86.21 and 56.13 is: 84.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.44 : 86.21 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.44/86.21 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.44x = 86.21 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.44x = 4,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838.69/57.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.25

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