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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 35.17 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 35.17 and 15.12 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 35.17 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/35.17 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 35.17 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.73/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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