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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.30, 86.06 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.30, 86.06 and 44.52 is: 66.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.30 : 86.06 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.30/86.06 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.30x = 86.06 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.30x = 3,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831.39/57.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.87

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