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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.72, 86.62 and 44.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.72, 86.62 and 44.83 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.72 : 86.62 = 44.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.72/86.62 = 44.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.72x = 86.62 × 44.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.72x = 3,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883.17/57.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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