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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 85.47 and 39.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 85.47 and 39.95 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 85.47 = 39.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/85.47 = 39.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 85.47 × 39.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 3,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413.95/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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