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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.29, 37.92 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.29, 37.92 and 16.72 is: 25.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.29 : 37.92 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.29/37.92 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.29x = 37.92 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.29x = 634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.02/25.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.07

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