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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.52, 86.30 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.52, 86.30 and 44.69 is: 67.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.52 : 86.30 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.52/86.30 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.52x = 86.30 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.52x = 3,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856.74/57.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.05

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