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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 34.65 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 34.65 and 16.92 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 34.65 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/34.65 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 34.65 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.19/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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