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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 85.86 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 85.86 and 40.13 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 85.86 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/85.86 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 85.86 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 3,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445.13/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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