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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.09 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.09 and 15.24 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.09 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.09 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.09 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.42/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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