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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 34.95 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 34.95 and 16.13 is: 22.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 34.95 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/34.95 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 34.95 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.57/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.26

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