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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.69 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.69 and 44.38 is: 66.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.69 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.69 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.69 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 3,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803.08/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.44

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