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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.83, 86.72 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.83, 86.72 and 25.33 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.83 : 86.72 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.83/86.72 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.83x = 86.72 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.83x = 2,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196.62/57.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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