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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.68, 85.94 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.68, 85.94 and 54 is: 80.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.68 : 85.94 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.68/85.94 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.68x = 85.94 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.68x = 4,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640.76/57.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.46

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