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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.06, 34.59 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.06, 34.59 and 16.33 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.06 : 34.59 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.06/34.59 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.06x = 34.59 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.06x = 564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.60/25.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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