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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.52, 79.51 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.52, 79.51 and 55.47 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.52 : 79.51 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.52/79.51 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.52x = 79.51 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.52x = 4,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410.42/57.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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