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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 38.31 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 38.31 and 8.43 is: 12.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 38.31 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/38.31 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 38.31 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.84/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.64

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