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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 79.22 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 79.22 and 45.22 is: 62.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 79.22 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/79.22 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 79.22 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 3,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582.33/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.46

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