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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 31.73 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 31.73 and 16.93 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 31.73 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/31.73 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 31.73 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.19/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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