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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 85.83 and 40.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 85.83 and 40.89 is: 61.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 85.83 = 40.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/85.83 = 40.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 85.83 × 40.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 3,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509.59/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.37

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