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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 85.86 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 85.86 and 48.16 is: 72.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 85.86 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/85.86 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 85.86 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 4,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135.02/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.27

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