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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 38.01 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 38.01 and 16.33 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 38.01 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/38.01 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 38.01 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.53/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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