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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 38.88 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 38.88 and 16.94 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 38.88 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/38.88 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 38.88 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.72/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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