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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.27 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.27 and 16.95 is: 23.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.27 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.27 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.27 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.83/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.38

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