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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 34.91 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 34.91 and 16.67 is: 23.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 34.91 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/34.91 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 34.91 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.95/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.00

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