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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 35.38 and 15.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 35.38 and 15.94 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 35.38 = 15.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/35.38 = 15.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 35.38 × 15.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.96/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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