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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.85, 86.69 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.85, 86.69 and 45.68 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.85 : 86.69 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.85/86.69 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.85x = 86.69 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.85x = 3,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960.00/57.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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