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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.80, 35.61 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.80, 35.61 and 16.10 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.80 : 35.61 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.80/35.61 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.80x = 35.61 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.80x = 573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.24/25.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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