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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 79.03 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 79.03 and 45.68 is: 63.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 79.03 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/79.03 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 79.03 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 3,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610.15/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.05

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