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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 38.21 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 38.21 and 25.12 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 38.21 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/38.21 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 38.21 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.84/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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