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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 86.89 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 86.89 and 45.02 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 86.89 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/86.89 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 86.89 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 3,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.89/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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