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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.86, 79.80 and 41.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.86, 79.80 and 41.26 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.86 : 79.80 = 41.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.86/79.80 = 41.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.86x = 79.80 × 41.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.86x = 3,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.35/57.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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