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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.48 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.48 and 53.88 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.48 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.48 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.48 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 4,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659.54/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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