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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.72, 38.56 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.72, 38.56 and 16.07 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.72 : 38.56 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.72/38.56 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.72x = 38.56 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.72x = 619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.39/25.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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