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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 38.10 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 38.10 and 16.37 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 38.10 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/38.10 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 38.10 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.70/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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