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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 86.70 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 86.70 and 44.32 is: 66.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 86.70 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/86.70 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 86.70 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 3,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842.54/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.35

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