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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 86.42 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 86.42 and 26.76 is: 40.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 86.42 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/86.42 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 86.42 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 2,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312.99/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.14

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