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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 35.84 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 35.84 and 16.27 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 35.84 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/35.84 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 35.84 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.12/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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