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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.05, 78.72 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.05, 78.72 and 45.42 is: 62.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.05 : 78.72 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.05/78.72 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.05x = 78.72 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.05x = 3,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575.46/57.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.67

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