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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 85.90 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 85.90 and 37 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 85.90 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/85.90 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 85.90 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 3,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178.30/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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