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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 79.62 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 79.62 and 45.45 is: 62.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 79.62 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/79.62 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 79.62 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 3,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618.73/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.68

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