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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 38.07 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 38.07 and 25.07 is: 37.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 38.07 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/38.07 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 38.07 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.41/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.33

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