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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 79.85 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 79.85 and 45.62 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 79.85 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/79.85 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 79.85 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 3,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642.76/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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