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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 85.50 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 85.50 and 41.89 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 85.50 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/85.50 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 85.50 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 3,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581.60/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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