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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.29, 37.94 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.29, 37.94 and 16.26 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.29 : 37.94 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.29/37.94 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.29x = 37.94 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.29x = 616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.90/25.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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