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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.51, 57.78 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.51, 57.78 and 16.84 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.51 : 57.78 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.51/57.78 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.51x = 57.78 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.51x = 973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.02/38.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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