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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 37.98 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 37.98 and 16.28 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 37.98 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/37.98 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 37.98 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.31/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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