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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 35.42 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 35.42 and 15.96 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 35.42 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/35.42 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 35.42 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.22/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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