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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.89, 79.84 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.89, 79.84 and 37.13 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.89 : 79.84 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.89/79.84 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.89x = 79.84 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.89x = 2,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.46/57.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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