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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.07, 37.55 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.07, 37.55 and 16.03 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.07 : 37.55 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.07/37.55 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.07x = 37.55 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.07x = 601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.93/25.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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