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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 38.40 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 38.40 and 13.54 is: 20.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 38.40 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/38.40 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 38.40 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.94/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.36

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