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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 38.42 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 38.42 and 16.59 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 38.42 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/38.42 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 38.42 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.30/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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