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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.28 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.28 and 57.26 is: 85.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.28 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.28 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.28 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 4,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940.39/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.28

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