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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 79.94 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 79.94 and 54.46 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 79.94 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/79.94 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 79.94 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 4,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.26/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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