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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 38.22 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 38.22 and 10.26 is: 15.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 38.22 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/38.22 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 38.22 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.14/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.39

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