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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.02, 85.44 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.02, 85.44 and 36.72 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.02 : 85.44 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.02/85.44 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.02x = 85.44 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.02x = 3,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137.36/57.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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