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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 38.93 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 38.93 and 16.96 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 38.93 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/38.93 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 38.93 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.24/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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