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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.83, 79.73 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.83, 79.73 and 43.94 is: 60.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.83 : 79.73 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.83/79.73 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.83x = 79.73 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.83x = 3,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503.36/57.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.58

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