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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.83, 86.88 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.83, 86.88 and 55.53 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.83 : 86.88 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.83/86.88 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.83x = 86.88 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.83x = 4,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824.45/57.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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