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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 35.35 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 35.35 and 16.41 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 35.35 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/35.35 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 35.35 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.03/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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