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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.54, 86.36 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.54, 86.36 and 37 is: 55.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.54 : 86.36 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.54/86.36 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.54x = 86.36 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.54x = 3,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.32/57.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.53

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