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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.93, 108.84 and 57.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.93, 108.84 and 57.15 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.93 : 108.84 = 57.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.93/108.84 = 57.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.93x = 108.84 × 57.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.93x = 6,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220.21/78.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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