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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 79.04 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 79.04 and 54.74 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 79.04 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/79.04 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 79.04 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 4,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326.98/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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