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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.51, 86.22 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.51, 86.22 and 41.88 is: 62.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.51 : 86.22 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.51/86.22 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.51x = 86.22 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.51x = 3,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610.89/57.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.79

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