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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 38.83 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 38.83 and 16.88 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 38.83 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/38.83 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 38.83 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.25/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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