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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.21, 85.56 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.21, 85.56 and 44.35 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.21 : 85.56 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.21/85.56 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.21x = 85.56 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.21x = 3,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794.21/57.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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