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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 85.90 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 85.90 and 16.68 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 85.90 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/85.90 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 85.90 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 1,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433.07/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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