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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.28, 85.76 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.28, 85.76 and 43.71 is: 65.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.28 : 85.76 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.28/85.76 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.28x = 85.76 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.28x = 3,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748.57/57.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.44

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