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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 38.43 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 38.43 and 13.62 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 38.43 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/38.43 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 38.43 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.42/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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