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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.04, 78.84 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.04, 78.84 and 44.16 is: 61.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.04 : 78.84 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.04/78.84 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.04x = 78.84 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.04x = 3,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481.57/57.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.04

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