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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 79.11 and 36.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 79.11 and 36.61 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 79.11 = 36.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/79.11 = 36.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 79.11 × 36.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 2,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896.02/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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