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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 86.24 and 54.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 86.24 and 54.79 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 86.24 = 54.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/86.24 = 54.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 86.24 × 54.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 4,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725.09/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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