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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 79.89 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 79.89 and 41.59 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 79.89 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/79.89 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 79.89 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 3,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.63/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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