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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 35.71 and 16.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 35.71 and 16.19 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 35.71 = 16.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/35.71 = 16.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 35.71 × 16.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.14/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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