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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.01, 78.64 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.01, 78.64 and 44.76 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.01 : 78.64 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.01/78.64 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.01x = 78.64 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.01x = 3,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.67/57.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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