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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.85, 79.85 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.85, 79.85 and 45.55 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.85 : 79.85 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.85/79.85 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.85x = 79.85 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.85x = 3,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637.17/57.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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