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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 86.04 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 86.04 and 48.08 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 86.04 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/86.04 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 86.04 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 4,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136.80/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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