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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 34.63 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 34.63 and 13.59 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 34.63 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/34.63 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 34.63 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.74/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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