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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 38.35 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 38.35 and 25.44 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 38.35 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/38.35 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 38.35 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.55/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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