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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.31, 34.91 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.31, 34.91 and 16.10 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.31 : 34.91 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.31/34.91 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.31x = 34.91 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.31x = 561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.80/25.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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