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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.89, 80.07 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.89, 80.07 and 54.49 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.89 : 80.07 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.89/80.07 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.89x = 80.07 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.89x = 4,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362.61/57.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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