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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 78.52 and 56.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 78.52 and 56.30 is: 77.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 78.52 = 56.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/78.52 = 56.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 78.52 × 56.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 4,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420.68/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.23

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