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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 79.30 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 79.30 and 55.28 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 79.30 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/79.30 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 79.30 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 4,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383.70/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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