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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 38.15 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 38.15 and 15.29 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 38.15 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/38.15 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 38.15 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.31/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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