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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 85.74 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 85.74 and 44.40 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 85.74 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/85.74 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 85.74 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 3,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806.86/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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