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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.72, 86.45 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.72, 86.45 and 45.66 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.72 : 86.45 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.72/86.45 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.72x = 86.45 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.72x = 3,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947.08/57.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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