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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 38.16 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 38.16 and 10.23 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 38.16 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/38.16 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 38.16 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.13/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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