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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 38.54 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 38.54 and 25.52 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 38.54 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/38.54 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 38.54 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.54/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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