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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 78.99 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 78.99 and 36.52 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 78.99 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/78.99 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 78.99 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 2,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884.14/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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