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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.98, 86.95 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.98, 86.95 and 17.39 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.98 : 86.95 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.98/86.95 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.98x = 86.95 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.98x = 1,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.20/57.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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