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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.91 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.91 and 36.44 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.91 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.91 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.91 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 3,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167.00/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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