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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 38.08 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 38.08 and 12.55 is: 18.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 38.08 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/38.08 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 38.08 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.87/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.81

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