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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 37.84 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 37.84 and 16.24 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 37.84 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/37.84 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 37.84 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.52/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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