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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.43, 86.13 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.43, 86.13 and 16.84 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.43 : 86.13 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.43/86.13 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.43x = 86.13 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.43x = 1,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.47/57.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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