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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.51, 86.70 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.51, 86.70 and 54.03 is: 81.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.51 : 86.70 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.51/86.70 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.51x = 86.70 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.51x = 4,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.40/57.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.45

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