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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 38.89 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 38.89 and 16.32 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 38.89 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/38.89 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 38.89 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.48/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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