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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.04, 78.79 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.04, 78.79 and 54.76 is: 75.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.04 : 78.79 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.04/78.79 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.04x = 78.79 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.04x = 4,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.54/57.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.64

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