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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.44, 86.12 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.44, 86.12 and 45.44 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.44 : 86.12 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.44/86.12 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.44x = 86.12 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.44x = 3,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913.29/57.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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