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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 78.84 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 78.84 and 36.43 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 78.84 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/78.84 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 78.84 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 2,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.94/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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