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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.71, 86.54 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.71, 86.54 and 25.65 is: 38.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.71 : 86.54 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.71/86.54 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.71x = 86.54 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.71x = 2,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219.62/57.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.46

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