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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 38.55 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 38.55 and 15.54 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 38.55 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/38.55 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 38.55 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.20/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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