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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 85.36 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 85.36 and 45.66 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 85.36 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/85.36 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 85.36 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 3,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897.54/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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