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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.26, 34.85 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.26, 34.85 and 15.93 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.26 : 34.85 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.26/34.85 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.26x = 34.85 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.26x = 555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.08/25.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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