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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.21, 78.96 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.21, 78.96 and 32.65 is: 45.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.21 : 78.96 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.21/78.96 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.21x = 78.96 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.21x = 2,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.23/57.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.06

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