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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.31, 37.87 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.31, 37.87 and 15.12 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.31 : 37.87 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.31/37.87 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.31x = 37.87 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.31x = 572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.56/25.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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