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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 78.92 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 78.92 and 44.96 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 78.92 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/78.92 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 78.92 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 3,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547.85/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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