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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 38.03 and 25.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 38.03 and 25.21 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 38.03 = 25.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/38.03 = 25.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 38.03 × 25.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.74/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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