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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.33, 79.06 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.33, 79.06 and 54.25 is: 74.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.33 : 79.06 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.33/79.06 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.33x = 79.06 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.33x = 4,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289.22/57.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.81

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