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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 38.47 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 38.47 and 16.51 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 38.47 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/38.47 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 38.47 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.97/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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