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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 78.93 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 78.93 and 36.50 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 78.93 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/78.93 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 78.93 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 2,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880.55/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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