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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.96, 80.03 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.96, 80.03 and 36.14 is: 49.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.96 : 80.03 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.96/80.03 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.96x = 80.03 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.96x = 2,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891.97/57.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.90

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