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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 86.82 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 86.82 and 25.40 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 86.82 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/86.82 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 86.82 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 2,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205.23/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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