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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 78.92 and 37.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 78.92 and 37.78 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 78.92 = 37.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/78.92 = 37.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 78.92 × 37.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 2,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981.60/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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