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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.03, 85.50 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.03, 85.50 and 26.19 is: 39.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.03 : 85.50 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.03/85.50 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.03x = 85.50 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.03x = 2,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239.25/57.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.26

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