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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 37.51 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 37.51 and 12.15 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 37.51 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/37.51 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 37.51 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.75/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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