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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 37.86 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 37.86 and 15.09 is: 22.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 37.86 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/37.86 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 37.86 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.31/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.64

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