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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.51, 85.86 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.51, 85.86 and 57.11 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.51 : 85.86 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.51/85.86 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.51x = 85.86 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.51x = 4,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.04/57.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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