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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.25, 78.99 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.25, 78.99 and 32.68 is: 45.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.25 : 78.99 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.25/78.99 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.25x = 78.99 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.25x = 2,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.39/57.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.09

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