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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 85.78 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 85.78 and 26.81 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 85.78 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/85.78 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 85.78 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 2,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299.98/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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