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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 38.31 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 38.31 and 13.50 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 38.31 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/38.31 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 38.31 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.13/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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