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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 86.61 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 86.61 and 54.44 is: 81.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 86.61 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/86.61 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 86.61 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 4,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714.62/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.51

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