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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 38.22 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 38.22 and 10.28 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 38.22 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/38.22 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 38.22 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.90/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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