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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 78.90 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 78.90 and 36.48 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 78.90 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/78.90 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 78.90 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 2,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878.27/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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