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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.70, 86.48 and 48.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.70, 86.48 and 48.66 is: 72.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.70 : 86.48 = 48.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.70/86.48 = 48.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.70x = 86.48 × 48.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.70x = 4,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208.12/57.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.93

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