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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.51, 78.93 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.51, 78.93 and 55.98 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.51 : 78.93 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.51/78.93 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.51x = 78.93 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.51x = 4,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418.50/57.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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