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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 35.14 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 35.14 and 16.75 is: 23.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 35.14 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/35.14 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 35.14 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.43/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.08

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