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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.53, 79.31 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.53, 79.31 and 45.20 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.53 : 79.31 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.53/79.31 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.53x = 79.31 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.53x = 3,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584.19/57.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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