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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 78.89 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 78.89 and 36.45 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 78.89 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/78.89 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 78.89 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 2,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875.36/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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