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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.79 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.79 and 24.72 is: 37.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.79 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.79 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.79 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 2,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.73/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.05

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