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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.16, 78.83 and 48.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.16, 78.83 and 48.44 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.16 : 78.83 = 48.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.16/78.83 = 48.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.16x = 78.83 × 48.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.16x = 3,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817.89/57.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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