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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.63, 38.35 and 15.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.63, 38.35 and 15.47 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.63 : 38.35 = 15.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.63/38.35 = 15.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.63x = 38.35 × 15.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.63x = 593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.04/25.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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