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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 35.75 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 35.75 and 16.21 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 35.75 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/35.75 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 35.75 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 579.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.33/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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