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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.25, 15.38 and 4.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.25, 15.38 and 4.25 is: 6.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.25 : 15.38 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.25/15.38 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.25x = 15.38 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.25x = 65.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.30/10.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.37

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