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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.25, 85.74 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.25, 85.74 and 41.14 is: 61.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.25 : 85.74 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.25/85.74 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.25x = 85.74 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.25x = 3,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527.34/57.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.61

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