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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.65, 79.63 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.65, 79.63 and 55.15 is: 76.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.65 : 79.63 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.65/79.63 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.65x = 79.63 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.65x = 4,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391.26/57.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.18

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