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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 79.94 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 79.94 and 41.59 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 79.94 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/79.94 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 79.94 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 3,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324.10/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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