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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.21, 85.82 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.21, 85.82 and 25.13 is: 37.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.21 : 85.82 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.21/85.82 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.21x = 85.82 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.21x = 2,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156.10/57.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.69

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