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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 37.66 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 37.66 and 16.09 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 37.66 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/37.66 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 37.66 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.95/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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