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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.72, 79.62 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.72, 79.62 and 44.76 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.72 : 79.62 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.72/79.62 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.72x = 79.62 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.72x = 3,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563.79/57.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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