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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 38.45 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 38.45 and 10.43 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 38.45 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/38.45 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 38.45 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.03/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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