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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.17, 34.72 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.17, 34.72 and 16.99 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.17 : 34.72 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.17/34.72 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.17x = 34.72 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.17x = 589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.83/25.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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