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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.07, 78.81 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.07, 78.81 and 44.74 is: 61.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.07 : 78.81 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.07/78.81 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.07x = 78.81 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.07x = 3,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525.96/57.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.78

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