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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 85.91 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 85.91 and 36.95 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 85.91 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/85.91 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 85.91 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 3,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.76/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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