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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.79, 86.55 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.79, 86.55 and 36.06 is: 54.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.79 : 86.55 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.79/86.55 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.79x = 86.55 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.79x = 3,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120.56/57.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.00

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