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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.42, 38.12 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.42, 38.12 and 13.39 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.42 : 38.12 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.42/38.12 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.42x = 38.12 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.42x = 510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.43/25.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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