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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.25, 34.86 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.25, 34.86 and 16.64 is: 22.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.25 : 34.86 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.25/34.86 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.25x = 34.86 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.25x = 580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.07/25.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.97

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