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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 79.63 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 79.63 and 44.67 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 79.63 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/79.63 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 79.63 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 3,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557.07/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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