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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.16, 78.86 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.16, 78.86 and 44.86 is: 61.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.16 : 78.86 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.16/78.86 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.16x = 78.86 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.16x = 3,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537.66/57.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.89

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