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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 38.04 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 38.04 and 25.08 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 38.04 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/38.04 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 38.04 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.04/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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