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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.90 and 36.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.90 and 36.29 is: 54.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.90 = 36.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.90 = 36.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.90 × 36.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 3,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.73/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.42

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