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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 35.23 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 35.23 and 15.83 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 35.23 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/35.23 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 35.23 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.44/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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