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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.95, 35.80 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.95, 35.80 and 16.74 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.95 : 35.80 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.95/35.80 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.95x = 35.80 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.95x = 599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.29/25.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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