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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.36, 85.93 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.36, 85.93 and 32.91 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.36 : 85.93 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.36/85.93 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.36x = 85.93 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.36x = 2,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827.55/57.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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