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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.53, 87.44 and 57.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.53, 87.44 and 57.45 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.53 : 87.44 = 57.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.53/87.44 = 57.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.53x = 87.44 × 57.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.53x = 5,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023.43/58.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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