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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.47, 79.30 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.47, 79.30 and 36.76 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.47 : 79.30 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.47/79.30 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.47x = 79.30 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.47x = 2,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.67/57.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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