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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 85.93 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 85.93 and 45.78 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 85.93 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/85.93 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 85.93 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 3,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933.92/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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