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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 35.41 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 35.41 and 16.44 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 35.41 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/35.41 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 35.41 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.96/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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