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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 85.41 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 85.41 and 44.94 is: 67.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 85.41 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/85.41 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 85.41 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 3,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838.33/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.34

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