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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.58, 38.32 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.58, 38.32 and 12.05 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.58 : 38.32 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.58/38.32 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.58x = 38.32 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.58x = 461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.76/25.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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