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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.18, 78.91 and 32.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.18, 78.91 and 32.63 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.18 : 78.91 = 32.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.18/78.91 = 32.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.18x = 78.91 × 32.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.18x = 2,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574.48/57.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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