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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 38.23 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 38.23 and 12.63 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 38.23 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/38.23 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 38.23 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.59/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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