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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 38.13 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 38.13 and 12.59 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 38.13 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/38.13 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 38.13 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.06/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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