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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.09, 85.61 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.09, 85.61 and 39.06 is: 58.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.09 : 85.61 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.09/85.61 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.09x = 85.61 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.09x = 3,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344.02/57.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.57

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