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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 77.91 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 77.91 and 54.48 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 77.91 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/77.91 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 77.91 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 4,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244.54/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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