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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 38.42 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 38.42 and 15.49 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 38.42 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/38.42 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 38.42 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.13/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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