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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 79.94 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 79.94 and 45.60 is: 62.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 79.94 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/79.94 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 79.94 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 3,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644.98/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.96

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