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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.59, 86.38 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.59, 86.38 and 25.55 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.59 : 86.38 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.59/86.38 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.59x = 86.38 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.59x = 2,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206.51/57.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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