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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.32, 85.98 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.32, 85.98 and 16.77 is: 25.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.32 : 85.98 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.32/85.98 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.32x = 85.98 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.32x = 1,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.00/57.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.16

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