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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.77, 86.68 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.77, 86.68 and 25.69 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.77 : 86.68 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.77/86.68 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.77x = 86.68 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.77x = 2,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226.62/57.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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