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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 38.10 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 38.10 and 13.35 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 38.10 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/38.10 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 38.10 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.64/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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