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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 85.74 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 85.74 and 40.94 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 85.74 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/85.74 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 85.74 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 3,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510.20/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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