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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 35.10 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 35.10 and 15.74 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 35.10 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/35.10 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 35.10 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.47/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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