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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.08, 85.62 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.08, 85.62 and 16.50 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.08 : 85.62 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.08/85.62 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.08x = 85.62 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.08x = 1,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412.73/57.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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