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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 78.86 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 78.86 and 44.82 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 78.86 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/78.86 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 78.86 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 3,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534.51/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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