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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 85.71 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 85.71 and 36.87 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 85.71 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/85.71 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 85.71 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 3,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160.13/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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