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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.81 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.81 and 36.22 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.81 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.81 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.81 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 3,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144.26/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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