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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.09, 85.48 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.09, 85.48 and 45.55 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.09 : 85.48 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.09/85.48 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.09x = 85.48 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.09x = 3,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893.61/57.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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