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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.68, 86.49 and 25.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.68, 86.49 and 25.18 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.68 : 86.49 = 25.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.68/86.49 = 25.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.68x = 86.49 × 25.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.68x = 2,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177.39/57.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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