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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 85.82 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 85.82 and 26.72 is: 40.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 85.82 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/85.82 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 85.82 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 2,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293.19/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.10

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