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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.66, 79 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.66, 79 and 56.58 is: 77.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.66 : 79 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.66/79 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.66x = 79 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.66x = 4,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469.82/57.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.52

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