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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.39, 35.04 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.39, 35.04 and 15.69 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.39 : 35.04 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.39/35.04 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.39x = 35.04 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.39x = 549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.78/25.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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