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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.80, 79.71 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.80, 79.71 and 55.10 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.80 : 79.71 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.80/79.71 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.80x = 79.71 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.80x = 4,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392.02/57.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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