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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.39, 79.25 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.39, 79.25 and 45.72 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.39 : 79.25 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.39/79.25 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.39x = 79.25 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.39x = 3,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623.31/57.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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