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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.75, 86.62 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.75, 86.62 and 21.67 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.75 : 86.62 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.75/86.62 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.75x = 86.62 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.75x = 1,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.06/57.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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