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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.04, 78.60 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.04, 78.60 and 54.91 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.04 : 78.60 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.04/78.60 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.04x = 78.60 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.04x = 4,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315.93/57.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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