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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.67, 86.83 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.67, 86.83 and 44.26 is: 66.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.67 : 86.83 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.67/86.83 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.67x = 86.83 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.67x = 3,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842.44/57.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.63

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