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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 86.88 and 37.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 86.88 and 37.77 is: 56.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 86.88 = 37.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/86.88 = 37.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 86.88 × 37.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 3,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281.46/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.65

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