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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.28, 85.98 and 25.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.28, 85.98 and 25.24 is: 37.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.28 : 85.98 = 25.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.28/85.98 = 25.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.28x = 85.98 × 25.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.28x = 2,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170.14/57.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.89

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