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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 85.58 and 26.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 85.58 and 26.68 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 85.58 = 26.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/85.58 = 26.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 85.58 × 26.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 2,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282.85/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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