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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 65.85 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 65.85 and 16.87 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 65.85 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/65.85 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 65.85 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.81/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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