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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.37, 85.96 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.37, 85.96 and 45.26 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.37 : 85.96 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.37/85.96 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.37x = 85.96 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.37x = 3,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890.32/57.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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