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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 78.87 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 78.87 and 54.83 is: 75.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 78.87 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/78.87 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 78.87 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 4,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324.05/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.34

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