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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.81, 79.89 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.81, 79.89 and 55.69 is: 76.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.81 : 79.89 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.81/79.89 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.81x = 79.89 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.81x = 4,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448.67/57.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.95

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