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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 78.81 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 78.81 and 54.45 is: 75.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 78.81 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/78.81 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 78.81 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 4,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291.20/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.28

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