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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.79, 38.66 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.79, 38.66 and 16.99 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.79 : 38.66 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.79/38.66 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.79x = 38.66 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.79x = 656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.65/25.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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