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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.49, 79.36 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.49, 79.36 and 45.82 is: 63.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.49 : 79.36 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.49/79.36 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.49x = 79.36 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.49x = 3,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636.36/57.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.26

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