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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.64, 86.38 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.64, 86.38 and 40.52 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.64 : 86.38 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.64/86.38 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.64x = 86.38 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.64x = 3,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500.12/57.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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