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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.52, 86.34 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.52, 86.34 and 25.48 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.52 : 86.34 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.52/86.34 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.52x = 86.34 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.52x = 2,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.94/57.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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