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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.89, 86.70 and 36.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.89, 86.70 and 36.25 is: 54.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.89 : 86.70 = 36.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.89/86.70 = 36.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.89x = 86.70 × 36.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.89x = 3,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.44/57.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.28

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