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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 35.47 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 35.47 and 16.97 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 35.47 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/35.47 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 35.47 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.93/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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