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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.55, 86.16 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.55, 86.16 and 41.18 is: 61.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.55 : 86.16 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.55/86.16 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.55x = 86.16 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.55x = 3,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548.07/57.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.65

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