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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 34.47 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 34.47 and 16.80 is: 23.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 34.47 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/34.47 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 34.47 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.01/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.16

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