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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.09, 57.16 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.09, 57.16 and 16.43 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.09 : 57.16 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.09/57.16 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.09x = 57.16 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.09x = 939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.14/38.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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