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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.68, 79.74 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.68, 79.74 and 55.25 is: 76.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.68 : 79.74 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.68/79.74 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.68x = 79.74 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.68x = 4,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.96/57.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.38

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