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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 86.76 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 86.76 and 37.59 is: 56.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 86.76 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/86.76 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 86.76 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 3,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261.31/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.33

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