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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 86.08 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 86.08 and 28.48 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 86.08 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/86.08 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 86.08 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 2,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451.56/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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