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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.96, 79.86 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.96, 79.86 and 44.04 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.96 : 79.86 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.96/79.86 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.96x = 79.86 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.96x = 3,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517.03/57.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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