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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.85, 79.92 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.85, 79.92 and 54.81 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.85 : 79.92 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.85/79.92 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.85x = 79.92 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.85x = 4,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380.42/57.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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