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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 85.65 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 85.65 and 45.13 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 85.65 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/85.65 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 85.65 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 3,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865.38/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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