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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 35.17 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 35.17 and 15.78 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 35.17 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/35.17 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 35.17 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.98/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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