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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 86.94 and 40.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 86.94 and 40.76 is: 61.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 86.94 = 40.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/86.94 = 40.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 86.94 × 40.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 3,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543.24/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.17

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