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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 38.97 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 38.97 and 16.36 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 38.97 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/38.97 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 38.97 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.55/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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