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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.37, 35.01 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.37, 35.01 and 16.76 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.37 : 35.01 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.37/35.01 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.37x = 35.01 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.37x = 586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.77/25.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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