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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 38.52 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 38.52 and 12.86 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 38.52 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/38.52 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 38.52 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.17/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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