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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.59, 38.46 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.59, 38.46 and 25.29 is: 38.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.59 : 38.46 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.59/38.46 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.59x = 38.46 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.59x = 972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.46/25.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.00

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