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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.36, 79.26 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.36, 79.26 and 45.18 is: 62.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.36 : 79.26 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.36/79.26 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.36x = 79.26 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.36x = 3,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.34/57.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.42

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