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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 38.34 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 38.34 and 10.91 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 38.34 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/38.34 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 38.34 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.10/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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