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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.59, 79.40 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.59, 79.40 and 55.80 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.59 : 79.40 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.59/79.40 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.59x = 79.40 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.59x = 4,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430.88/57.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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