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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 78.81 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 78.81 and 55.48 is: 76.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 78.81 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/78.81 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 78.81 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 4,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371.98/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.39

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