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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 79.91 and 36.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 79.91 and 36.09 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 79.91 = 36.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/79.91 = 36.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 79.91 × 36.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 2,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883.77/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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