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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.58, 38.34 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.58, 38.34 and 15.46 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.58 : 38.34 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.58/38.34 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.58x = 38.34 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.58x = 592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.74/25.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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