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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.45, 85.79 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.45, 85.79 and 57.18 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.45 : 85.79 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.45/85.79 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.45x = 85.79 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.45x = 4,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.47/57.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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