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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.06, 37.50 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.06, 37.50 and 15.99 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.06 : 37.50 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.06/37.50 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.06x = 37.50 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.06x = 599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.63/25.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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