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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.18, 85.80 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.18, 85.80 and 25.14 is: 37.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.18 : 85.80 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.18/85.80 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.18x = 85.80 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.18x = 2,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157.01/57.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.72

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