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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.08, 78.72 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.08, 78.72 and 44.76 is: 61.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.08 : 78.72 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.08/78.72 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.08x = 78.72 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.08x = 3,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523.51/57.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.73

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