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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.99, 38.95 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.99, 38.95 and 16.36 is: 24.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.99 : 38.95 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.99/38.95 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.99x = 38.95 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.99x = 637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.22/25.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.52

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