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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 78.83 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 78.83 and 45.61 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 78.83 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/78.83 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 78.83 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 3,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.04/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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