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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 57.65 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 57.65 and 17.07 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 57.65 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/57.65 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 57.65 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.00/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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