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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 35.31 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 35.31 and 15.90 is: 21.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 35.31 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/35.31 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 35.31 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.43/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.93

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