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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 25.12 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 25.12 and 16.40 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 25.12 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/25.12 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 25.12 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.97/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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