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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.44, 85.96 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.44, 85.96 and 47.24 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.44 : 85.96 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.44/85.96 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.44x = 85.96 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.44x = 4,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.75/57.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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