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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.15, 79.38 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.15, 79.38 and 55.44 is: 77.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.15 : 79.38 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.15/79.38 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.15x = 79.38 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.15x = 4,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.83/57.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.00

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