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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.25, 85.83 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.25, 85.83 and 42.11 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.25 : 85.83 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.25/85.83 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.25x = 85.83 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.25x = 3,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614.04/57.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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