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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.51, 79.35 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.51, 79.35 and 45.26 is: 62.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.51 : 79.35 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.51/79.35 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.51x = 79.35 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.51x = 3,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.15/57.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.44

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