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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.43, 38.14 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.43, 38.14 and 8.31 is: 12.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.43 : 38.14 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.43/38.14 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.43x = 38.14 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.43x = 316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.75/25.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.46

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