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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 78.20 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 78.20 and 57 is: 78.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 78.20 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/78.20 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 78.20 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 4,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.40/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.20

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