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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.25, 85.80 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.25, 85.80 and 48.25 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.25 : 85.80 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.25/85.80 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.25x = 85.80 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.25x = 4,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139.42/57.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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