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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 38.17 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 38.17 and 15.31 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 38.17 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/38.17 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 38.17 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.38/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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