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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 37.53 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 37.53 and 15.46 is: 23.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 37.53 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/37.53 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 37.53 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.12/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.12

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