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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 85.74 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 85.74 and 41.04 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 85.74 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/85.74 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 85.74 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 3,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518.77/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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