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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 85.76 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 85.76 and 28.28 is: 42.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 85.76 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/85.76 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 85.76 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 2,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.86/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.40

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