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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.73, 86.51 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.73, 86.51 and 25.20 is: 37.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.73 : 86.51 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.73/86.51 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.73x = 86.51 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.73x = 2,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.05/57.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.76

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