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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.36, 85.98 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.36, 85.98 and 41.28 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.36 : 85.98 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.36/85.98 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.36x = 85.98 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.36x = 3,549.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549.25/57.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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