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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 38.53 and 8.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 38.53 and 8.57 is: 12.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 38.53 = 8.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/38.53 = 8.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 38.53 × 8.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.20/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.86

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