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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.69, 86.39 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.69, 86.39 and 44.74 is: 67.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.69 : 86.39 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.69/86.39 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.69x = 86.39 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.69x = 3,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865.00/57.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.00

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