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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 35.26 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 35.26 and 16.81 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 35.26 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/35.26 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 35.26 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.72/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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