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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 79.83 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 79.83 and 56.18 is: 77.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 79.83 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/79.83 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 79.83 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 4,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484.45/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.41

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