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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 78.82 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 78.82 and 36.38 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 78.82 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/78.82 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 78.82 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 2,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867.45/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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