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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 35.14 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 35.14 and 16.25 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 35.14 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/35.14 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 35.14 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.11/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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