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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.16, 85.68 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.16, 85.68 and 36.84 is: 55.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.16 : 85.68 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.16/85.68 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.16x = 85.68 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.16x = 3,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156.45/57.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.22

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