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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 86.49 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 86.49 and 25.55 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 86.49 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/86.49 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 86.49 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 2,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.69/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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