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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 79.19 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 79.19 and 56.68 is: 77.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 79.19 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/79.19 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 79.19 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 4,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488.49/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.71

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