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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 86.33 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 86.33 and 54.08 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 86.33 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/86.33 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 86.33 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 4,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668.73/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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