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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.17, 37.72 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.17, 37.72 and 16.15 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.17 : 37.72 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.17/37.72 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.17x = 37.72 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.17x = 609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.18/25.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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