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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 34.49 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 34.49 and 15.79 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 34.49 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/34.49 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 34.49 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.60/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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