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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.59, 79.48 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.59, 79.48 and 36.89 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.59 : 79.48 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.59/79.48 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.59x = 79.48 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.59x = 2,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932.02/57.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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