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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.80, 86.88 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.80, 86.88 and 56.54 is: 84.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.80 : 86.88 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.80/86.88 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.80x = 86.88 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.80x = 4,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912.20/57.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.99

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