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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.51, 35.19 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.51, 35.19 and 16.76 is: 23.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.51 : 35.19 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.51/35.19 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.51x = 35.19 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.51x = 589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.78/25.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.12

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