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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.75, 79.73 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.75, 79.73 and 45.44 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.75 : 79.73 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.75/79.73 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.75x = 79.73 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.75x = 3,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622.93/57.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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