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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 86.57 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 86.57 and 28.85 is: 43.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 86.57 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/86.57 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 86.57 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 2,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496.97/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.25

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