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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 37.96 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 37.96 and 25.20 is: 37.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 37.96 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/37.96 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 37.96 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.59/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.84

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