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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 80.02 and 44.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 80.02 and 44.83 is: 61.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 80.02 = 44.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/80.02 = 44.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 80.02 × 44.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 3,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587.30/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.92

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