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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 78.93 and 32.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 78.93 and 32.63 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 78.93 = 32.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/78.93 = 32.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 78.93 × 32.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 2,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575.49/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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