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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.72, 35.50 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.72, 35.50 and 16.51 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.72 : 35.50 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.72/35.50 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.72x = 35.50 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.72x = 586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.11/25.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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