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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 79.06 and 36.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 79.06 and 36.56 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 79.06 = 36.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/79.06 = 36.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 79.06 × 36.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 2,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890.54/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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