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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 85.78 and 47.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 85.78 and 47.02 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 85.78 = 47.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/85.78 = 47.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 85.78 × 47.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 4,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033.38/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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