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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 78.81 and 37.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 78.81 and 37.74 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 78.81 = 37.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/78.81 = 37.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 78.81 × 37.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 2,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.29/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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