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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.47, 38.12 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.47, 38.12 and 16.41 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.47 : 38.12 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.47/38.12 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.47x = 38.12 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.47x = 625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.47/25.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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