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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 38.40 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 38.40 and 15.46 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 38.40 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/38.40 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 38.40 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.66/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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