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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 38 and 10.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 38 and 10.11 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 38 = 10.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/38 = 10.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 38 × 10.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.18/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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