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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 38.37 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 38.37 and 15.91 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 38.37 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/38.37 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 38.37 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.27/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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