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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 86.64 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 86.64 and 25.27 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 86.64 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/86.64 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 86.64 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 2,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189.39/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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