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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.15, 78.90 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.15, 78.90 and 37.50 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.15 : 78.90 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.15/78.90 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.15x = 78.90 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.15x = 2,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958.75/57.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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