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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.48, 85.69 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.48, 85.69 and 54.88 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.48 : 85.69 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.48/85.69 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.48x = 85.69 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.48x = 4,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.52/57.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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