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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.50, 86.12 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.50, 86.12 and 41.27 is: 61.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.50 : 86.12 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.50/86.12 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.50x = 86.12 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.50x = 3,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553.54/57.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.80

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