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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 35.37 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 35.37 and 16.88 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 35.37 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/35.37 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 35.37 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.87/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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