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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 35.24 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 35.24 and 16.18 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 35.24 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/35.24 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 35.24 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.25/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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