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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 38.07 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 38.07 and 16.34 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 38.07 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/38.07 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 38.07 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.87/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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