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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 38.27 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 38.27 and 25.11 is: 37.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 38.27 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/38.27 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 38.27 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.02/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.47

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