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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.98, 86.51 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.98, 86.51 and 54.06 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.98 : 86.51 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.98/86.51 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.98x = 86.51 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.98x = 4,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676.46/57.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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