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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.41, 85.88 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.41, 85.88 and 39.33 is: 58.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.41 : 85.88 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.41/85.88 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.41x = 85.88 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.41x = 3,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377.46/57.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.84

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