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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 85.98 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 85.98 and 54.64 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 85.98 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/85.98 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 85.98 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 4,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697.95/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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