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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 86.34 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 86.34 and 56.93 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 86.34 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/86.34 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 86.34 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 4,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915.34/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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