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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 35.19 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 35.19 and 16.29 is: 22.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 35.19 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/35.19 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 35.19 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.32/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.49

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