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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.72, 86.58 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.72, 86.58 and 44.88 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.72 : 86.58 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.72/86.58 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.72x = 86.58 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.72x = 3,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885.28/57.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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