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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 38.31 and 8.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 38.31 and 8.42 is: 12.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 38.31 = 8.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/38.31 = 8.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 38.31 × 8.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.34/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.62

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