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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.62, 57.94 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.62, 57.94 and 16.94 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.62 : 57.94 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.62/57.94 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.62x = 57.94 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.62x = 981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.61/38.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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