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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.14, 79.28 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.14, 79.28 and 54.74 is: 75.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.14 : 79.28 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.14/79.28 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.14x = 79.28 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.14x = 4,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339.79/57.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.95

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