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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 35.27 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 35.27 and 16.34 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 35.27 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/35.27 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 35.27 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.23/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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