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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.41, 86.06 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.41, 86.06 and 25.32 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.41 : 86.06 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.41/86.06 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.41x = 86.06 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.41x = 2,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178.91/57.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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