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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.54, 86.19 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.54, 86.19 and 41.24 is: 61.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.54 : 86.19 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.54/86.19 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.54x = 86.19 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.54x = 3,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554.48/57.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.77

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