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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.69, 86.54 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.69, 86.54 and 44.15 is: 66.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.69 : 86.54 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.69/86.54 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.69x = 86.54 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.69x = 3,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820.09/57.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.22

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