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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.25, 85.92 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.25, 85.92 and 35.88 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.25 : 85.92 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.25/85.92 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.25x = 85.92 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.25x = 3,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082.81/57.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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