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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 35.42 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 35.42 and 15.97 is: 22.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 35.42 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/35.42 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 35.42 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.66/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.03

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