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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.69, 86.61 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.69, 86.61 and 57.27 is: 85.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.69 : 86.61 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.69/86.61 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.69x = 86.61 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.69x = 4,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960.15/57.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.98

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