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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 35.72 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 35.72 and 17.16 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 35.72 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/35.72 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 35.72 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.80/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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