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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.59, 78.78 and 57.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.59, 78.78 and 57.41 is: 78.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.59 : 78.78 = 57.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.59/78.78 = 57.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.59x = 78.78 × 57.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.59x = 4,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522.47/57.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.53

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