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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 78.80 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 78.80 and 37.71 is: 52.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 78.80 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/78.80 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 78.80 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 2,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971.36/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.03

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