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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 86.84 and 32.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 86.84 and 32.25 is: 48.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 86.84 = 32.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/86.84 = 32.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 86.84 × 32.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 2,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800.43/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.33

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