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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 86.44 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 86.44 and 17.05 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 86.44 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/86.44 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 86.44 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 1,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473.54/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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