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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.66, 86.64 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.66, 86.64 and 36 is: 54.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.66 : 86.64 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.66/86.64 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.66x = 86.64 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.66x = 3,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119.04/57.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.09

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