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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 35.25 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 35.25 and 16.83 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 35.25 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/35.25 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 35.25 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.26/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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