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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.20, 85.76 and 41.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.20, 85.76 and 41.97 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.20 : 85.76 = 41.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.20/85.76 = 41.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.20x = 85.76 × 41.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.20x = 3,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.35/57.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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