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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.44, 86.55 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.44, 86.55 and 57.44 is: 86.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.44 : 86.55 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.44/86.55 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.44x = 86.55 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.44x = 4,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971.00/57.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.55

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