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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.09, 85.43 and 48.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.09, 85.43 and 48.05 is: 71.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.09 : 85.43 = 48.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.09/85.43 = 48.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.09x = 85.43 × 48.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.09x = 4,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104.60/57.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.90

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