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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.43, 86.04 and 40.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.43, 86.04 and 40.27 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.43 : 86.04 = 40.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.43/86.04 = 40.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.43x = 86.04 × 40.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.43x = 3,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464.83/57.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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