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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 65.87 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 65.87 and 16.85 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 65.87 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/65.87 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 65.87 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 1,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.05/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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