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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 35.20 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 35.20 and 16.90 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 35.20 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/35.20 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 35.20 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.88/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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