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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 79.94 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 79.94 and 45 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 79.94 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/79.94 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 79.94 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 3,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597.30/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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