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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.61, 86.28 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.61, 86.28 and 47.44 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.61 : 86.28 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.61/86.28 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.61x = 86.28 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.61x = 4,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093.12/57.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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