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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 86.67 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 86.67 and 45.03 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 86.67 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/86.67 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 86.67 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 3,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902.75/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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