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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 85.68 and 39.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 85.68 and 39.25 is: 58.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 85.68 = 39.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/85.68 = 39.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 85.68 × 39.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 3,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362.94/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.72

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