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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 38.41 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 38.41 and 16.60 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 38.41 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/38.41 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 38.41 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.61/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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