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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.63, 38.46 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.63, 38.46 and 10.41 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.63 : 38.46 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.63/38.46 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.63x = 38.46 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.63x = 400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.39/25.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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