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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 38.58 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 38.58 and 25.10 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 38.58 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/38.58 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 38.58 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.36/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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