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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 37.95 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 37.95 and 15.17 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 37.95 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/37.95 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 37.95 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.51/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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