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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 37.48 and 16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 37.48 and 16 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 37.48 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/37.48 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 37.48 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.68/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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