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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.71, 86.13 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.71, 86.13 and 56.81 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.71 : 86.13 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.71/86.13 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.71x = 86.13 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.71x = 4,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893.05/57.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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