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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.54, 86.25 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.54, 86.25 and 23.28 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.54 : 86.25 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.54/86.25 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.54x = 86.25 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.54x = 2,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008.12/57.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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