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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.33, 86.04 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.33, 86.04 and 44.55 is: 66.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.33 : 86.04 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.33/86.04 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.33x = 86.04 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.33x = 3,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833.08/57.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.86

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