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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 86.52 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 86.52 and 25.64 is: 38.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 86.52 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/86.52 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 86.52 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 2,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218.37/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.42

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