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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 85.77 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 85.77 and 45.19 is: 67.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 85.77 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/85.77 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 85.77 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 3,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.95/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.68

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