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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.77, 86.61 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.77, 86.61 and 44.31 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.77 : 86.61 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.77/86.61 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.77x = 86.61 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.77x = 3,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837.69/57.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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