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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 38.30 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 38.30 and 25.08 is: 37.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 38.30 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/38.30 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 38.30 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.44/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.40

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