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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 85.78 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 85.78 and 37.94 is: 56.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 85.78 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/85.78 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 85.78 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 3,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254.49/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.88

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