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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.13, 34.66 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.13, 34.66 and 16.93 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 34.66 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/34.66 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 34.66 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.91/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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