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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.42, 86.04 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.42, 86.04 and 44.46 is: 66.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.42 : 86.04 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.42/86.04 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.42x = 86.04 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.42x = 3,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825.34/57.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.62

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