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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 34.74 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 34.74 and 15.95 is: 22.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 34.74 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/34.74 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 34.74 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.19/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.03

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