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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 85.70 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 85.70 and 16.56 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 85.70 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/85.70 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 85.70 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 1,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419.19/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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