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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 35.02 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 35.02 and 16.62 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 35.02 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/35.02 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 35.02 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.03/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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