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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 34.89 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 34.89 and 16.09 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 34.89 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/34.89 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 34.89 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.29/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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