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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.61, 86.23 and 41.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.61, 86.23 and 41.50 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.61 : 86.23 = 41.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.61/86.23 = 41.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.61x = 86.23 × 41.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.61x = 3,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578.55/57.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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