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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 35.13 and 16.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 35.13 and 16.70 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 35.13 = 16.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/35.13 = 16.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 35.13 × 16.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.46/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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