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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.59, 35.30 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.59, 35.30 and 16.40 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.59 : 35.30 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.59/35.30 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.59x = 35.30 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.59x = 578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.78/25.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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