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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 85.65 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 85.65 and 45.10 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 85.65 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/85.65 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 85.65 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 3,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862.82/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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