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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 38.08 and 10.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 38.08 and 10.16 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 38.08 = 10.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/38.08 = 10.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 38.08 × 10.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.00/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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