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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 38.30 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 38.30 and 10.32 is: 15.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 38.30 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/38.30 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 38.30 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.19/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.48

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