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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.80 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.80 and 40.14 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.80 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.80 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.80 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 3,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444.01/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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