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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.62, 86.43 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.62, 86.43 and 41.54 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.62 : 86.43 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.62/86.43 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.62x = 86.43 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.62x = 3,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590.30/57.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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