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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.28, 114.80 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.28, 114.80 and 57 is: 78.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.28 : 114.80 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.28/114.80 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.28x = 114.80 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.28x = 6,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543.60/83.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.57

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