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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 35.74 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 35.74 and 16.20 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 35.74 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/35.74 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 35.74 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.99/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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